/ˈtenso/
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Translation
tense
Word origin
From Latin tensus, the past participle of tendere ('to stretch, to strain').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tendere
- English cognates
- tense, tension, tend
Grammar
Femininetensa
Masc pluraltensos
Fem pluraltensas
Examples
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The atmosphere was very tense during the meeting.
músculos estrés.
His muscles are tense from stress.
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There was a tense silence before the answer.
romperse.
The rope was taut and about to snap.
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Why are you so tense today?
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